Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $23.72 | 6.838% | $25.342 | $25.34 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
Purchase #2 | $186.74 | 12.504% | $210.09 | $210.09 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
Purchase #3 | $48.85 | 9.501% | $53.4912 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #4 | $150.94 | 5.828% | $159.7368 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
Purchase #5 | $166.84 | 7.357% | $179.1144 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
Purchase #6 | $240.78 | 12.604% | $271.1279 | $271.13 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
Purchase #7 | $191.98 | 6.170% | $203.8252 | $203.83 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.85 | $1,102.7275 | $1,102.73 | $1,102.80 | $1,102.60 |